Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Reform how pension income is deducted from Universal Credit
Closed
65 signatures
What the petition asks
Pension is deducted £ for £ as unearned income. Deductions are also based on gross pension income, before any tax is taken. It's unfair and unjust. Pensions can be taxed and also deducted from Universal Credit income.
The Government should change deductions for pension income so they are based on net income. This would mean, if you pay tax, your not penalised by Universal credit for the amount of pension you receive before deductions.
I would ask the Government to deduct pension income at 63p in the £, the same as earned income.
I would ask the Government to deduct pension income at 63p in the £, the same as earned income.
Timeline
| 4 Jun 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Dec 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
65
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
4 Jun 2021
Closed
4 Dec 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.